User's Manual

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Basic Operation and Navigation Virtual Keyboard
3.4.6 Windows Taskbar
The standard Windows taskbar displays program icons that are currently running or that you have
pinned to the taskbar for quick access. Refer to Microsoft Windows 7 user documentation for
additional information.
Windows Taskbar Notification Area
The notification area contains icons that provide active status and notifications of selected
programs. The notification area may contain standard Windows application icons (e.g. Wireless
Network Connection Status, Audio volume, etc) and specialized application icons designed for
use only on this Diagnostic Tool (e.g. ShopStream Update Tool and Virtual Keyboard). Refer to
Windows 7 user documentation for additional information for Windows applications. For additional
information on the ShopStream Update Tool and Virtual Keyboard, see:
ShopStream Update Tool - ShopStream Update Tool (SST) on page 164
Virtual Keyboard - Virtual Keyboard on page 21
3.5 Virtual Keyboard
The Virtual Keyboard allows you to type characters and key in information to complete form and
data entry fields, similar to a physical keyboard.
The Virtual Keyboard is normally running in the Windows background and can be opened in the
following ways:
• Shortcut (S) button - choose the Keyboard icon from the Shortcut (S) button menu
• Windows notification area - choose the Virtual Keyboard icon in the Windows notification
area
Menu options include:
- Hide Virtual Keyboard - minimizes the keyboard
- Close Virtual Keyboard - closes the Virtual Keyboard program
- Show Virtual Keyboard - displays the keyboard
- Settings - opens the Virtual Keyboard settings window (Figure 3-7)
- About - displays the Virtual Keyboard program software version number
• Windows “All Programs” or “Startup” menus - choosing the Virtual Keyboard application
from the Windows menus, opens the Virtual Keyboard and adds the Virtual Keyboard icon to
the notification area
NOTE:
i As an alternative, you can connect a USB keyboard to the Diagnostic Tool and use it to key in
information.